Home / Shark Attacks / 1962 Shark Attacks in 1962 In 1962, the Global Shark Attack File logged 86 shark attacks worldwide — 215.2% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (18.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 21.
Fatality rate
18.6%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
215% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1962 Species most often involved in 1962 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1962 Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Institute, South Africa Non-fatal
1962-12-29 · Scuba diving · Dusky shark, 1 m
Carrickalinga Head, Australia Fatal
1962-12-08 · Spearfishing · White shark, 4.3 m [14'] (or bronze whaler)
Swartklip, South Africa Non-fatal
1962-11-30 · Fishing · 2 m [6'9"], 87.5-kg [193-lb] shark
Sydney, Australia Non-fatal
1962-11-28 · Spearfishing, Scuba diving · 3 m [10'] shark
Townsville, Australia Non-fatal
1962-11-24 · Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
Farallon Islands, United States Non-fatal
1962-11-10 · Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface) · White shark, 4.3 m to 4.9m [14' to 16']
Off Kisma, Australia Non-fatal
1962-11-09 · Fishing · 3 m [10'] blue whaler
Off Bermuda Non-fatal
1962-10-31 · Abandoning burning ship Captain George in raging seas
Paradise Reef, South Africa Non-fatal
1962-10-27 · Spearfishing
Villa del Mar Beach, Veracruz, Mexico Fatal
1962-10-24 · Wading · 2.7 m [9'] shark
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1962? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 86 shark attacks worldwide in 1962, with 16 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1962? ▾ 18.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1962 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1962? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1962 were United States (21), Australia (20), South Africa (11).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1962 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1962 were White Shark, Bronze Whaler, Nurse Shark.
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